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Bolivia's "Death Road" Is 69 Kilometers Long

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North Yungas Road connects Bolivia's capital, La Paz, to the town of Coroico. Driving up or down its 69 kilometers is extremely perilous due to fog, landslides, and the sheer cliff faces on its outer side. The road seldom gets any wider than three meters, and many crosses stand as memorials to those who have perished in accidents. These markers don't deter thrill-seeking tourists and mountain bikers, however. Take a trip down Death Road in this video.